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Balanced dung beetle optimization algorithm based on parameter substitution and escape strategy

Study on the vibration characteristics and influence range of buried dam pipeline

Evaluation of ozonated and ultrasonically treated corn starch as an adsorbent for patulin in buffer solutions

Abstract This study evaluates the potential of ozonated corn starch (OCS) and ultrasonicated ozonated corn starch (USOCS) as adsorbents for patulin removal in buffer solutions. The results indicated that dual modification significantly altered the starch’s structure, introducing functional groups such as carbonyl and carboxyl groups, and increasing its surface area. These modifications led to enhanced patulin adsorption capacity. Adsorption efficiency was tested across different adsorbent doses (150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg) and contact times (15, 30, 45, and 60 min). The highest removal efficiency of 92.5% was recorded for the 250 mg dose at 60 min, with USOCS showing superior performance compared to native corn starch and OCS. Kinetic studies revealed that the pseudo-second-order model provided the best fit for the adsorption process, indicating chemisorption as the dominant mechanism. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were used to describe the adsorption behavior, with a maximum adsorption capacity (q max ) of 15.19 µg/mg and a Langmuir constant (K L ) of 54.00 L/µg for the 250 mg dose. Additionally, the modified starch demonstrated consistent adsorption performance at varying concentrations, with a favorable adsorption intensity (n > 1), supporting its potential for practical applications. These findings highlight the modified corn starch as an efficient, biodegradable, and low-cost adsorbent suitable for mitigating patulin contamination in food products, offering a sustainable alternative for improving food safety.

Microfluidic mixing probe: generating multiple concentration-varying flow dipoles

Highly sensitive split ring resonator-based sensor for quality monitoring of edible oils

Study on the preparation of calcium modified coal gangue and its adsorption performance of phosphate

Determination of genetic diversity in persimmon accessions using morphological and inter simple sequence repeat markers

A real-world Pharmacovigilance study of brodalumab based on the FDA adverse event reporting system

High-resolution investigations of fault architecture in space and time

Abstract Heterogeneous fault architecture affects crustal seismotectonics and fluid migration. When studying it, we commonly rely on static conceptual models that generally overlook the absolute time dimension of fault (re)activation. Heterogenous faults, however, represent the end-result of protracted, cumulative and intricate deformation histories. This may lead to inaccurate reconstructions of tectonic histories and flowed models of fault hydro-mechanical behavior. We adopt here a multitechnique approach building upon the examination of now juxtaposed but not coeval brittle structural facies (BSF), which offer multiscalar insights in the spatio-temporal-thermal fault evolution. Our approach is applied to the Carboneras Fault, unveiling a ~ 25 Myr-long polyphase structural and thermal evolution. This led to a complex fault architecture, where BSFs exhibit a stark heterogeneity in fault rock and permeability, ultimately generating very different space- and time-dependent fault hydro-mechanical behaviors. Therefore, fault architectures shall be seen as dynamic features from which to extrapolate time-integrated comprehensive fault models accounting for the entire deformed rock volume and fault life span. We demonstrate that high-resolution studies of fault architectures are required to elucidate modes of fault growth and evolution, decipher long-lived, polyphase tectonic and thermal histories, and understand the influence of heterogenous fault architecture on hydraulic compartmentalization and earthquake rupture dynamics.

Body Mass Index mediates the relationship between estimated glucose disposal rate and gallstones

Identification of subsurface cavities in urban environment

Contrasting vector competence of three main East African Anopheles malaria vector mosquitoes for Plasmodium falciparum

Integrative genetics and multiomics analysis reveal mechanisms and therapeutic targets in vitiligo highlighting JAK STAT pathway regulation of CTSS

A synthesis method for zero-sum mean-payoff asynchronous probabilistic games

Lightweight object detection model for food freezer warehouses

RETRACTED ARTICLE: An assessment of physiological and health responses in Catla catla fingerlings after polystyrene microplastic exposure

Use of approved cefazolin based intramammary dry goat treatment and its effects on the milk microbiota

PD-L1 monoclonal antibody alleviated MI injury of left ventricular function via modulating CD47/SHP2/SIRPα/SYK/FcγR signalings in tumor associated macrophages

Bone cell differentiation and mineralization in wild-type and osteogenesis imperfecta zebrafish are compromised by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Enhancing energy autonomy of greenhouses with semi-transparent photovoltaic systems through a comparative study of battery storage systems

Abstract Effective energy management is crucial in greenhouse farming to ensure efficient operations and optimal crop growth. This study investigates the energy autonomy—defined as the ratio of on-site energy generation to the total energy demand—of greenhouses equipped with semi-transparent photovoltaic (STPV) systems under two scenarios: with and without a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). STPV systems are beneficial because they generate energy while still allowing enough light to pass through for healthy plant development. Seasonal variations in energy autonomy during summer and winter were analyzed. Results show that incorporating BESS significantly reduces reliance on grid electricity, with energy autonomy improving from 43.43% to 24.17% in summer and 81.36% to 69.45% in winter. The system’s performance was highly sensitive to the transmittance rate of STPV panels and the minimum Daily Light Integral (DLI) required for crops. These findings highlight the potential of BESS to enhance energy independence and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The study provides insights into optimizing renewable energy systems in greenhouses, emphasizing practical implications for scalability and economic feasibility.